juvenilization en · NOUN
Etymology
From juvenile + -ization.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The act or process of juvenilizing.
- (uncountable, usually) The retention, by adults in a species, of traits previously seen only in juveniles.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| juvenilizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
neoteny (retention of juvenile traits in adults)